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2 days ago | 
police1.com | Sarah Calams
Denver Police Department’s mounted patrol unit is Colorado’s only full-time police horse team, delivering high-visibility patrol downtown and at major events The six-member crew — one sergeant, four mounted patrol officers and a civilian stable master — partners with five police horses (Maximus, Maverick, Ollie, Orei and Wylie) trained for crowd management Mounted police horses boost public safety and community engagement at the 16th Street Mall, Civic Center Park, parades and neighborhood...
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4 days ago | 
police1.com | Sarah Calams
Real time crime centers (RTCCs) have traditionally been associated with crime-fighting and law enforcement. However, as the technology behind these centers evolves, so do their applications. From managing public safety during special events to monitoring street conditions, RTCCs are increasingly supporting a range of initiatives that go beyond traditional crime-fighting. Here are five ways RTCCs are being creatively used beyond crime fighting. 1.
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2 weeks ago | 
police1.com | Sarah Calams
Each year during National Police Week, thousands gather at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to honor those who gave their lives in service to others. At the heart of this sacred remembrance is the Candlelight Vigil — a moving ceremony where the names of officers added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial are read aloud in solemn tribute.
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3 weeks ago | 
police1.com | Sarah Calams
After more than three decades in law enforcement, Michael Begonis stepped into retirement — only to discover that his service to public safety was far from over. Now, he’s one of the 2025 honorees on Police1’s Got Your Six list, a recognition reserved for those who go above and beyond in their support of law enforcement. It’s not a title Begonis sought out, but it’s one he’s quietly lived up to for decades.
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3 weeks ago | 
police1.com | Sarah Calams
Editor’s Note: If you’re interested in submitting your poetry for consideration, email [email protected]. For Isabel McDonald, a veteran Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office officer and longtime K-9 handler, writing poetry began as a deeply personal effort to offer peace to the grieving. Now, her words will be read across the National Mall.
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4 weeks ago | 
police1.com | Sarah Calams
When backup takes 15 minutes — or isn’t available — officers are left to handle high-risk calls alone. In the “What Cops Want in 2025" survey, based on responses from over 1,200 officers nationwide, nearly one in four said they typically wait more than 11 minutes for backup or don’t receive it at all. Many described working solo, responding to violent calls without support and making critical decisions under pressure. The responses reveal a system stretched thin.
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1 month ago | 
police1.com | Sarah Calams
Let’s be honest: It’s hard enough to carve out time for a workout — add long shifts, late nights and high-stress calls, and it feels near impossible. But if you’re a first responder with a dog at home, you might already have the workout partner you didn’t know you needed. Why exercise with your dog? Incorporating your dog into your workouts isn’t just good for your physical health — it can also improve your dog’s behavior, reduce anxiety and support overall well-being.
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1 month ago | 
police1.com | Sarah Calams
For many first responders, pets are more than just animals — they’re companions, stress relievers and often an important part of emotional recovery. Whether you’re a police officer returning from a night shift, a firefighter decompressing after a call or a paramedic coming off a 24-hour rotation, pets can offer a grounding sense of routine and connection. But with unpredictable hours and high-pressure work, how can first responders give their pets the care they need?
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2 months ago | 
police1.com | Sarah Calams
They’ve seen policing from both ends of a radio. They’ve pursued suspects on foot and tracked them by drone. They’ve stood in the middle of chaotic scenes and sat behind glowing monitors, watching them unfold in real time. Chris Henningsen still remembers when a patrol officer would arrive on scene and make decisions based on what little they could piece together from a phone call that happened minutes — or sometimes hours — before.
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2 months ago | 
police1.com | Sarah Calams
Real time crime centers aren’t always born in buildings filled with video walls and high-tech dashboards. Sometimes, they begin in closets — literally. In Flagler County, Florida, Nikki North, RTCC manager at the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and past president of the National Real Time Crime Center Association, helped launch an RTCC from a temporary storage room into a fully operational, modern hub of public safety operations. But North didn’t come from a purely analytical background.
